Lead Hand Crane Tech

Whitby, ON

$48-$57/hr

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs

THE ROLE

As a Lead Hand Overhead Crane Technician, you will be working at various manufacturing plants throughout the Ottawa area, repairing overhead cranes. This is a great permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys traveling to various sites while working for a reputable well-established company that treats you like a family member. You will be given a work truck to travel to different plants to perform repair services and preventative maintenance on the cranes. The position is based out of Whitby, but 90% of your time is working offsite. We are looking for someone with 5 years’ of experience as an overhead crane technician.

ADVANTAGES

• Great starting pay of $48-$57/hour
• Day shift Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
• Permanent position based out of Whitby
• Overtime and double-time pay for on-call work which is on a rotation basis
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Fantastic team of people that you get to work with
• Great benefits- RRSP matching, medical, and dental
• Tool and safety boot allowance
• Company events, great culture, and working conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Determine extent of repair required
• Respond to after-hour service calls / on-call
• Resolve emergency breakdown situations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace the defective part
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation 
• Perform crane inspections, repairs, and installations and respond to breakdown calls 
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of experience as an overhead crane technician
• Certified millwright or electrician
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Excellent people and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Knowledge and understanding of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Able to work in elevated areas
• Available to work overtime and on call as required
• Must have reliable own transportation, G License in good standing

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